Broad Cove surf break

Broad Cove surfForecast / Nova Scotia / Canada

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Friday 27 Mar 2026 ADT
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Broad Cove surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Broad Cove sea temperature is
1.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Broad Cove this week:

The surf forecast for Broad Cove over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 28) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Broad Cove in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 01) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Friday (Apr 03) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (ADT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sat 28th Mar)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Best Surf 3AM (Thu 2nd Apr)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 9PM (Wed 1st Apr)10ft (3.0m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broad Cove over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast A dusting of new snow. Icy conditions (max 7°C on Mon afternoon, min -6°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the SW by Mon morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm) at first, then becoming colder with a dusting of snow on Wed night. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed afternoon, min 1°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, strong winds from the SW by Wed morning).

Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Fri
03
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
0
0
3
2
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
S
0.6
S
0.6
SE
0.6
SE
0.4
ESE
0.8
SSW
0.9
SW
1.5
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.2
S
1.2
S
1.6
SSW
1.7
SSW
2.3
SSW
2.4
SSW
2.5
SSW
1.5
S
1.3
S
1.2
NE
0.5
S
1.8
E
Period(s) (?)998774566688810101098578
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)264583544212031144167119200331398963106412423402307927388
Wind
(km/h)
20
NNW
15
NNE
15
SE
15
N
20
SSW
20
W
20
SW
30
SW
30
SSW
20
SW
5
ENE
10
ESE
5
S
35
SW
40
SW
20
WSW
15
NNW
15
NE
20
NE
25
NNE
20
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
glasscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:14AM
1.54
6:08PM
1.46
6:18AM
1.57
7:01PM
1.55
7:13AM
1.60
7:46PM
1.63
8:01AM
1.62
8:25PM
1.69
8:44AM
1.63
9:02PM
1.73
9:24AM
1.62
9:37PM
1.74
10:03AM
1.59
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:01PM
0.51
11:47AM
0.30
12:09AM
0.45
12:43PM
0.26
1:06AM
0.36
1:30PM
0.22
1:54AM
0.28
2:12PM
0.21
2:37AM
0.22
2:50PM
0.21
3:17AM
0.18
3:26PM
0.24
3:55AM
0.16
4:01PM
0.28
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Fri
03
Sunrise-7:07--7:05--7:03--7:01--7:00--6:58--6:56-
Sunset--7:38--7:39--7:42--7:43--7:44--7:45--7:45
clear
part cloud
cloud
snow showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
mod rain
light rain
part cloud
cloud
light snow
light snow
cloud
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-----------71--------
Temp. °C-2-4-4-5-21157543610119221-12
Feels °C (?)-9-9-10-10-9-6-7-3-1-11-10243-3-3-4-8-5
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Information about the Broad Cove Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Broad Cove provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Broad Cove can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Broad Cove surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Broad Cove) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Broad Cove may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Nova Scotia? If you are looking for accommodation near Broad Cove, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Nova Scotia, consider staying in Liverpool which is 23 km (14 miles) away. Other places in and around Nova Scotia where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Bridgewater which is 25 km (16 miles) away, Lunenburg, Shelburne and Halifax.

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